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| | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 6 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 6 | Hello Stovebolters!
I am new to both the forum and car repair... I bought a 1950 3800 a few weeks back with the intention of fixing it up with my kids. ( they Are still really young but never too young I figure)
I am less concerned about fixing the mechanical, but the bodywork is what is keeping me up nights. :) overall I would say she is pretty complete, but the usual trouble spots on a work truck like this; back fenders are beat, and the floor of the cab from the seat forward is shot.
I expect I will either track down new parts/panels, but welding/cutting/metalwork is not my thing.
Anyone else start in a similar predicament? I don't even know where to go to get help for things like this. Just trial and error, or save up and pay someone?
Thanks and I am grateful to have found you all!
first restoration under way! 1950 3800.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,362 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,362 | A good place to start if you have not welded before is to take a night class learning how to. Or maybe pay a tutor. Then you can teach it to the kids later on. Also other than online you could find a person to tutor in the body repair or classes again. Just some thoughs. Personally I don't think trying to fix rusted fenders is worth it. Less its only a few dime size areas.
Kicking self for selling off my Taskforce trucks.
Still looking for an LCF or conventional big bolt in decent shape.
As of 10-26-2022, A 55.2 Taskforce long bed now the work begins
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 69 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 69 | maybe check with your area schools to see if they have a technical/vocational program that does body work...good luck | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Monitor, welcome to the Stovebolt. You are a member of a very large family...... and visit the local shows and cruise in's to make work out a "network" of guys that can help you a long the way. We're here to help so don't be afraid to ask questions!! Take it one day at a time. You can do it. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 292 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 292 | Hey Monitor, I didnt know how to weld when i got my truck either. so i bought a mig welder for about $125 and searched the internet for how to vids. still not a great welder but i got the job done. I had to replace both cab corners, one inner, both rockers, both sides of the floor, both side cowls inner and outer. and a bunch of small stuff. so dont get discouraged you can always learn something new. and there are plenty of people here with lots of help!
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